Invited by the Marine National Park Headquarters (hereafter referred to as MNP), three families spanning three generations from the Changchun Care Association in Kaohsiung City boarded a boat to visit the South Penghu National Park (Dongji Islet), experiencing the local customs, culture, and natural scenery of the small fishing villages on the Penghu islands.
To encourage senior citizens to step outdoors and enjoy the natural landscapes of the national park, and to promote interaction and bonding among family members, the MNP specially arranged a three-generation visit to the South Penghu National Park. The activity began early in the morning with a ride on the Dongji Fuqi ferry to Dongji Islet. Upon arrival, the families were first introduced to the South Penghu National Park, followed by a presentation on the Dongji Wangye faith, allowing participants to explore the daily life and beliefs of the island residents along the Dongji Time Corridor. In the evening, activities included a shared dining experience, storytelling at the temple square, tasting unique island cuisine, and fostering interaction among the three generations. On the second morning, participants went to Hutuoshan on the eastern side of the island to watch the sunrise and hear stories about the stone towers erected by early residents to pray for wind protection and ward off evil spirits. Additional activities included making pickled cucumbers and a marine debris time capsule to understand island residents’ industries and their concern for marine pollution. The two-day program was filled with interactive, emotional, intellectual, and joyful memories, and local guesthouse owners were invited to observe the itinerary, hoping to provide design references for future overnight island tours organized by local residents.
The South Penghu National Park boasts magnificent basalt landscapes, nostalgic traditional architectural settlements, and rich marine ecological resources. While lacking advanced man-made facilities, it offers 100% authentic seafood and 100% leisure. In today's society, facing aging and declining birth rates, Director Hong Qiyuan of MNP stated that they hope activities where three generations travel together to respect elders and care for children will allow people of different ages to appreciate the beauty of ecological environments, experience the park's visitor-friendly facilities, and enjoy cross-generational environmental learning, fostering intergenerational environmental awareness. Furthermore, such family-inclusive activities aim to bring warmth, health, and marine-conscious engagement to a society undergoing demographic changes, welcoming more three-generation families to explore the South Penghu National Park in the future.
